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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WORCESTER·NCES 251323002239

North High

140 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604 · (508) 799-3370 · Worcester County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,376 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,376
High
DISTRICT 1,001 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
95 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
334
Grade 10
385
Grade 11
343
Grade 12
300
Ungraded
14
Student demographics
White
17%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
51%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 26%
Black
23%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 10%
Asian
5%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
17.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -12.0pp since 2018
Math
11.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -8.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,376
+84 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 13.3:1
% White
17%
was 18%
% Hispanic
51%
was 48%
% Black
23%
was 22%
% Asian
5%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North High

North High is one of the large secondary schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, part of Worcester, with 1,376 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 77% larger than typical.

Worcester comprises 47 schools with combined enrollment of 24,778 students; North High is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, North High reports that 51% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 23% Black, 17% White, 5% Asian, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 14% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 95 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting North High tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Worcester County indicate median household earnings sit near $95,939, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Worcester County's 257 public schools (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students), North High is one campus in the mix.

Lake View is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a city-core area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 7%: 1,292 students in 2018 compared to 1,376 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 13.3:1 in 2018 to 14.4:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Worcester County at a glance

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Population
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students

Quick facts

School name
North High
District
Worcester
Address
140 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
Phone
(508) 799-3370
County
Worcester County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,376
Teachers (FTE)
95
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
251323002239
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North High
How many students attend North High?
North High enrolls approximately 1,376 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does North High serve?
North High serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at North High?
Approximately 14.4:1 students per teacher at North High.
What is the student diversity at North High?
Student demographics at North High are roughly 17% White, 51% Hispanic, 23% Black, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees North High?
North High is overseen by Worcester in Worcester County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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